Consider this: Syracuse mayor OK with ‘Occupiers’

“No, there is no plan to disrupt Occupy Syracuse. They are peaceful and respectful. I have no problem with them. I’ve had several conversations with protesters to make sure they feel safe. As of yesterday, they said yes, we’re OK. I’m OK with that.”

Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner, commenting on the protesters encamped in downtown Syracuse in support of Occupy Wall Street in New York City. Early Tuesday, police acting on orders from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg broke up the encampment near Wall Street that began two months ago.